Marian Alice Walsh Obituary (1926 - 2011)

Marian Alice Walsh, 84, Durand, Illinois, died at 6:35 a.m., Friday, January 07, 2011 in Medina Manor Nursing Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 14, 1926, the daughter of George and Teresa (Murphy) Walsh. She worked at Amerock for many years. She was of member of St. Mary Catholic Church and St. Anne’s CCW, Durand, Illinois. Her spare time was spent traveling, playing golf and spoiling her nieces and nephews. Graduated from Durand High School, Class of 1945. The family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at Medina Manor for all the love, kindness and excellent care shown to Marian. A thank you is also extended to Dr. William Edwards for his good care all of these years. Marian is survived by nephews Michael (Kim) and Steve Walsh; nieces Valerie (Dennis) Mack, Teresa Walsh and Kathy (Mike) Yordy; sister-in-law Jean Walsh; five great nephews and two great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Margaret, brother Bob and special ‘Aunt’ Oneta B. Walsh. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 10, 2011 in St. Mary Catholic Church, 602 W Main Street, Durand, Illinois with Reverend Carl Beekman, Rockford, Illinois officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Durand, Illinois. Visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, Durand, Illinois from 9:00 to 10:00 a .m., Monday, January 10. Memorials may be given to Durand Ambulance and Fire Dept. PO Box 185, Durand, IL 61024 or to St. Mary Food Pantry, 606 W Main, Durand, IL 61024